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over the budget in the united states this whole deficit ceiling in how much we need to cut why is the pentagon off the table well if you look at this chart this is department of defense spending and real inflation adjusted dollars as you can see we spend now more than we did during the cold war vietnam and the reagan build up well the pentagon spending is a function of money printing it's a function of money printing because money printing would ordinarily cause massive inflation but dead soldiers equal deflation that's why you have to look at that arlington national cemetery that's america's answer to inflation it's to deflationary forces of genocide and pentagon budget increases and killing helpless women and children around the world to keep stuff in america cheap enough for the casino class to keep them serve them amused and distract it well i'm going to get to that in a second because i really think what catherine austin fits in poker roberson said is true is that the pentagon supports the us dollar that is what backs the us dollar and if that is under threat then it's important to increa
over the budget in the united states this whole deficit ceiling in how much we need to cut why is the pentagon off the table well if you look at this chart this is department of defense spending and real inflation adjusted dollars as you can see we spend now more than we did during the cold war vietnam and the reagan build up well the pentagon spending is a function of money printing it's a function of money printing because money printing would ordinarily cause massive inflation but dead...
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>> pentagon is talking about having less aircraft carrier presence. the foreign-policy establishment could see some of its dollars cut. foreign aid is never the favorite thing of the congress. some of those accounts could be pressured. a lot of these cuts ordered by sequestration are essentially dumb. they are acrsooss the board. certain things are exempt. ibo who run these cabinet departments often lack the authority just -- people who run these cabinet departments often lack the authority did say we are going -- authority to say we are going to keep this or that. us toes it hard for represent ourselves as a model that ought to be in related by others -- to be emulated by others. >> what do you hear when you talk to leaders around the world, not just about sequestration -- what are people saying to you? .> all those things america's inability to tackle its deficit and debt. able shake their heads. at the end of the day, -- people shake their heads. because at the end of the day, they are dependent on the united states. the united states controls the
>> pentagon is talking about having less aircraft carrier presence. the foreign-policy establishment could see some of its dollars cut. foreign aid is never the favorite thing of the congress. some of those accounts could be pressured. a lot of these cuts ordered by sequestration are essentially dumb. they are acrsooss the board. certain things are exempt. ibo who run these cabinet departments often lack the authority just -- people who run these cabinet departments often lack the...
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dollar and if that is under threat then it's important to increase the budget of that pentagon which backs the u.s. dollar but i want to say when andrew sullivan says here regarding this chart he says quote history is replete with examples of great powers who undid themselves by spending on war and empire in the end often with the debt when the glutting the core concerns of the domestic economy had to monaco america is following imperial spain and imperial britain into the same morass but it is a choice not a fate right well how better way to support the u.s. dollar then killing a lot of people i agree with. paul craig roberts and that supporting the dollar means committing genocide when you print money that's inflationary when you allow money to be destroyed that's deflationary there's nothing faster to destroy money than bombs and dead bodies and that's what that's what it's all about where you actually mentioned the soldiers and a lot of americans will argue oh we can't cut the budget because we need to support our troops so to combat that argument andrew sullivan does provide thi
dollar and if that is under threat then it's important to increase the budget of that pentagon which backs the u.s. dollar but i want to say when andrew sullivan says here regarding this chart he says quote history is replete with examples of great powers who undid themselves by spending on war and empire in the end often with the debt when the glutting the core concerns of the domestic economy had to monaco america is following imperial spain and imperial britain into the same morass but it is...
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the pentagon has pushed back mass pushed back and are supporting effort by claire mccaski mccaskill. one thing that senator claire mccaskill is proposing - making sure the commanders can no longer throw out court-martial convictions. if someone is convicted of raping a fellow officers, the commander can throw out the conviction. look for that to change. we'll watch to see how the authorisation bill moves. treading water, not coming to many agreements. >> al jazeera's libby casey reporting from washington. the republican congressman that pleaded guilty to drug charges. henry trey raydull brought cocaine from an undercover officer. he was sentenced to one year's probation. he'll donate his salary to charity whilst undergoing counselling. >> the philippines government looks for ways to help the 4 million people left homeless by typhoon haiyan. how volunteers are reaching out to the youngest survivors. the troubled health care website eroding support for barack obama and his party. how tea party candidates are looking to use that to their advantage. >>> funerals were held wednesday in le
the pentagon has pushed back mass pushed back and are supporting effort by claire mccaski mccaskill. one thing that senator claire mccaskill is proposing - making sure the commanders can no longer throw out court-martial convictions. if someone is convicted of raping a fellow officers, the commander can throw out the conviction. look for that to change. we'll watch to see how the authorisation bill moves. treading water, not coming to many agreements. >> al jazeera's libby casey reporting...
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the pentagon has released documents to us detailing goulet's service in the marine corps for six years. he was also with the army if three years where he flew blackhawk helicopters and was a military police officer and received several medals but he was convicted of being a peeping tom in oregon. he had other run ins with the law enforcement there. we will have continuing courage on the santa cruz officers killed. we are awaiting the 11:30 news conference by santa cruz police and we will bring it to you live as soon as it begins and you can always get updates on our facebook page at abc news. >> there was a hoax of a rape on campus, the 21-year-old woman staged the attack and told police originally she was walking on a campus trail last week is she was beaten and assaulted. campus police issued a sketch of the suspect based on her description. they are reporting the case to the district attorney who could file charges for filing a false police report. >> pope benedict left the vatican today in an emotional ceremony witnessed by tens of thousands in romes and millions an the world. the
the pentagon has released documents to us detailing goulet's service in the marine corps for six years. he was also with the army if three years where he flew blackhawk helicopters and was a military police officer and received several medals but he was convicted of being a peeping tom in oregon. he had other run ins with the law enforcement there. we will have continuing courage on the santa cruz officers killed. we are awaiting the 11:30 news conference by santa cruz police and we will bring...
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special inspector general for ghana stern reconstruction found out that the pentagon has hired forty three companies with suspected ties to terrorist networks the data comes from the pentagon's own classified investigative reports and commerce department list of terror connected companies now the list of these forty three companies including a road construction firm presumably owned by a leader of the connie network the network was blamed for an attack on the u.s. embassy in kabul that killed sixteen people two years ago the u.s. army has carried out a classified investigation and said there was evidence of a direct role of both the company and its owners quote in the facilitation and operation of the hakani network and that approximately. from one to two million dollars per month close to the network to finance its activities the inspector general said i've seen the information quote and it made my hair stand on and he said well not just his united states government subsidizing. the taliban al qaeda network those groups that are trying to shoot and kill our soldiers from these spect
special inspector general for ghana stern reconstruction found out that the pentagon has hired forty three companies with suspected ties to terrorist networks the data comes from the pentagon's own classified investigative reports and commerce department list of terror connected companies now the list of these forty three companies including a road construction firm presumably owned by a leader of the connie network the network was blamed for an attack on the u.s. embassy in kabul that killed...
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the pentagon's now forming more than a dozen different teams to guard this nation in cyberspace. >>> computer attacks were in the news today on another front. the fbi and secret service among others are investigating some very high-profile cases of identity theft, something that millions of americans go through and can relate to. these latest cases purportedly involving first lady michelle obama, the vice president, among others. nbc's justice correspondent pete williams following that for us tonight from our d.c. newsroom. pete, good evening. >> reporter: brian, good evening. there's only so much we can all do to protect ourselves from identity theft, but this latest intrusion shows that even the most careful consumers can be vulnerable if data from an especially comprehensive website is not secure. the scene of the crime is this website apparently based in russia that posts some prominent names and their personal financial information. among the targets, the first lady, michelle obama, vice president biden, the fbi director and attorney general. among celebrities, mel gibson, ashto
the pentagon's now forming more than a dozen different teams to guard this nation in cyberspace. >>> computer attacks were in the news today on another front. the fbi and secret service among others are investigating some very high-profile cases of identity theft, something that millions of americans go through and can relate to. these latest cases purportedly involving first lady michelle obama, the vice president, among others. nbc's justice correspondent pete williams following that...
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and the pentagon is responding. while u.s. intelligence and military officials are wondering just what this new and untested 28-year-old leader might be up to. our pentagon correspondent jim miklaszewski is on duty from there tonight, good evening. >> reporter: good evening, brian. today's warnings from north korea are the latest in a series of provocative threats, which have forced the u.s. and south korea to plan for possible military retaliation. the north koreans claim they put their long range missiles on high alert, aimed at american targets in guam, hawaii and the u.s. mainland. u.s. officials see no sign of an imminent attack, but they're taking no chances. the u.s. and south korea signed a military agreement just last week that in the event of a north korean attack, the two allies could combine forces for a counterattack. now, officials here don't believe that north korean president kim jong-un wants a full scale war. some fear his unpredictability makes him extremely dangerous, brian. >> jim miklaszewski watching it
and the pentagon is responding. while u.s. intelligence and military officials are wondering just what this new and untested 28-year-old leader might be up to. our pentagon correspondent jim miklaszewski is on duty from there tonight, good evening. >> reporter: good evening, brian. today's warnings from north korea are the latest in a series of provocative threats, which have forced the u.s. and south korea to plan for possible military retaliation. the north koreans claim they put their...
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the inflation along with the money printing in order to support the debt load that is supporting the pentagon adventures overseas to secure oil resources and support the dollar but their wages have been going down i remember in terms of this empire of debt the likes of david graber has said eventually these soldiers will demand payment in gold and silver. yes the soldiers will demand payment in gold and silver because a brick are increasingly becoming just pure mercenaries as the american moves to a pure mercenary army and devalue the fee money that they are printing to go on these adventures is losing its value and the conscripted are not going to strip it or pseudo conscripted you know schmucks that end up fighting these stupid wars for deflation are not really soldiers so much as cannon fodder and those cannons are fodder full of money and that's what the death for america is all about so poor the dollar by killing there so it afghanistan or iraq because they're well let's talk about the fee currency that is behind this whole you know friend of the over extended us military said he had dou
the inflation along with the money printing in order to support the debt load that is supporting the pentagon adventures overseas to secure oil resources and support the dollar but their wages have been going down i remember in terms of this empire of debt the likes of david graber has said eventually these soldiers will demand payment in gold and silver. yes the soldiers will demand payment in gold and silver because a brick are increasingly becoming just pure mercenaries as the american moves...
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. >> libby do we have any idea what side the pentagon is taking in this matter? >> yes, we do. they want to keep it in the chain of come -- command. and the white house is staying quiet in terms of this, that's why some members of the senate are also staying mum. >> libby casey on capitol hill. libby thank you very much. >>> president obama honoring 16 individuals with one of the nation's highest honors. the presidential medal of freedom comes two days before the anniversary of the assassination of john f. kennedy. this afternoon the president will head to arlington national cemetery to lay a wreath at his grave. mike viqueira joins on that. >> it really was a welcome break from the toxic atmosphere in washington, d.c. the president heading over to arlington national cemetery with bill clinton, and hillary clinton, and michelle obama to lay wreath at the eternal flame of president kennedy. but the ceremony of the medal of freedom. 500 individuals have received this award over the years. ernie banks from the sports well as well as dean smith, a legendary basketball coach, there
. >> libby do we have any idea what side the pentagon is taking in this matter? >> yes, we do. they want to keep it in the chain of come -- command. and the white house is staying quiet in terms of this, that's why some members of the senate are also staying mum. >> libby casey on capitol hill. libby thank you very much. >>> president obama honoring 16 individuals with one of the nation's highest honors. the presidential medal of freedom comes two days before the...
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meant to be a big day in germany's neo trial in munich the mother of the alleged national socialist pentagon member gone to that has taken the stand but she declined it is on trial for the charges related to the motor off and people the only men are often at an age and this new group still alive. two of them and is committed suicide. we squeezed in on them. they have to change his mother took the stand for just three minutes. appearing with a laugh. she refused to testify and then immediately left the munich was a much anticipated hearing was over in moments. added to his cousin gave evidence to the court the company grew up with chip and he will feel more about the alleged terrorists he is growing up in east germany. plus he was wary of answering questions about me and auntie costs one of the victims' lawyers said the witness should not have held back. it is understood model size as he can just say that he grew up with the asa and that they were like brother and sister and then not say much about her. you have to ask is he taking us for a ride into tsunami. little by little the court was to
meant to be a big day in germany's neo trial in munich the mother of the alleged national socialist pentagon member gone to that has taken the stand but she declined it is on trial for the charges related to the motor off and people the only men are often at an age and this new group still alive. two of them and is committed suicide. we squeezed in on them. they have to change his mother took the stand for just three minutes. appearing with a laugh. she refused to testify and then immediately...
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mainstream media much less is being said about the pentagon's decision to double down on its cyber war workforce expanding from nine hundred to more than forty five hundred employees experts say the move is indicative of washington's evolving military strategy every commander with whom i have spoken is going to be is the next major war will include is cyber component which is the traditional insurgency bob baer the central ground troops the next floor all certainly will include cyber component and the edge of cyber war france could become foes by the click of a mouse and some say in a very short time relations between the u.s. and china over virtual espionage can resemble the long stalemate that took place at the soviet union during the cold war we're in a port i.r.t. new york. or it will cyber war or cyber hype a former pentagon official michael maloof is with me here to discuss certain do these attacks genuinely present a real and imminent danger as the media and government officials frankly portray. yes i do this is. part of an eight and a form of asymmetrical warfare it precludes t
mainstream media much less is being said about the pentagon's decision to double down on its cyber war workforce expanding from nine hundred to more than forty five hundred employees experts say the move is indicative of washington's evolving military strategy every commander with whom i have spoken is going to be is the next major war will include is cyber component which is the traditional insurgency bob baer the central ground troops the next floor all certainly will include cyber component...
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creating backups here at la front -- l'enfant plaza and check out this picture of a crowded platform at pentagon. >> if there's ever a situation where a recovery cannot be done safely and power needs to be brought down. in those situations we do close the station. >> reporter: while the scene was troubling to passengers, emergency crews say safety is paramount. they must make sure that all power is shut down before moving in. >> we don't send any members down into the track bed until we've confirmed from metro that power has been shut off. >> reporter: metro reviewed the videotape and the driver did indeed apply the brake but it is too late. she is now badly shaken and seeking treatment. at gallery place, delia goncalves, wusa9. >> metro resumed normal service on the green and yellow lines shortly before 11:00 a.m. >>> university of maryland held a memorial last night for two students killed yesterday in a murder-suicide. police say 23-year-old dayvon green set several fires at his home on 36th street in college park. green then shot his two house mates, 22-year-old stephen rane died. we caught
creating backups here at la front -- l'enfant plaza and check out this picture of a crowded platform at pentagon. >> if there's ever a situation where a recovery cannot be done safely and power needs to be brought down. in those situations we do close the station. >> reporter: while the scene was troubling to passengers, emergency crews say safety is paramount. they must make sure that all power is shut down before moving in. >> we don't send any members down into the track...
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. >> today, a rareÑiçóç admissioy the pentagon the u.s. military flexed muscles. officials say a pair of stealth bombers capable of launching cruise missles ran a drill over the korean peninsula. >> exercises mostly to assure our allies they can count on us to be prepared to help them deter conflict. >> this as tensions rise in the region with north korea threatening to attack south korea and the u.s.. >> in the face of threats from the north koreans is thatfá we stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies. >> the bombers dropped mun yigs on an island hours after north korea cutoff all military communications. >> cutting off communication does escalate into a level we haven't seen. now, we're wondering what next. >> the communist nation is fuming about efforts to punish the country for nuclear tests last month. not sure about the intention the pentagon plans to beef up defense autos we have to take seriously every provocative belacose word and action. that this new, young leader has taken so far. >> he says north korea must understand the u.s. will defend itself a
. >> today, a rareÑiçóç admissioy the pentagon the u.s. military flexed muscles. officials say a pair of stealth bombers capable of launching cruise missles ran a drill over the korean peninsula. >> exercises mostly to assure our allies they can count on us to be prepared to help them deter conflict. >> this as tensions rise in the region with north korea threatening to attack south korea and the u.s.. >> in the face of threats from the north koreans is thatfá we...
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our barbara starr is at the pentagon. that's very different to the u.n. force who are going in to try to stop the fighting. where are these marines going and what happens when they get there in. >> well, at the moment, you know, earlier this week, the pentagon sent about 150 marines from their base in the mediterranean to the horn of africa to djibouti. and then yesterday they took about 50 of those marines and put them closer to south sudan, if you look at the map, those 50 marines are now in uganda. that will put them very close to south sudan if they get the orders to go in. there are two possible missions if they go in would be to revacuate americans as you said or provide more security even for the u.s. embassy there if it tries to stay open amid the growing violence. they have no orders to go yet, but what you're really looking at michael, is the military lesson of benghazi. that if americans are going to get into trouble because run into trouble given outbreaks of violence, you need to have military force close enough to go get them and that's what
our barbara starr is at the pentagon. that's very different to the u.n. force who are going in to try to stop the fighting. where are these marines going and what happens when they get there in. >> well, at the moment, you know, earlier this week, the pentagon sent about 150 marines from their base in the mediterranean to the horn of africa to djibouti. and then yesterday they took about 50 of those marines and put them closer to south sudan, if you look at the map, those 50 marines are...
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the pentagon said it has no evidence that either side used them in the syrian civil war. as you noted, syrian state-run tv was first to air the allegation, showing images who the regime said are victims of the attack. but the state department here in washington all but accused the government in damascus of lying. >> we've seen reports from the assad regime, alleging the opposition has been responsible for use. let me just say we have no reason to believe these allegations represent anything more than the regime's continued attempts to discredit the legitimate opposition and distract from it own atrocities committed against the syrian people. reporter: beyond that, serb u.s. officials refused to speaker citing need for intelligence sources. >> shepard: there was more to it than that. >> you hear spokesman say it, the president has been very clear about this and we heard that again today from jay carney at the white house. in the case of syria, where the dictatorial president, bashar assad, is believed to maintain one of the world's largest arsenals of biological and chemic
the pentagon said it has no evidence that either side used them in the syrian civil war. as you noted, syrian state-run tv was first to air the allegation, showing images who the regime said are victims of the attack. but the state department here in washington all but accused the government in damascus of lying. >> we've seen reports from the assad regime, alleging the opposition has been responsible for use. let me just say we have no reason to believe these allegations represent...
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is fighting despite these findings the pentagon has resisted permanently blocking the companies from getting more u.s. contracts because his lawyers say they cannot use the evidence against these companies because the evidence is classified especially specter general for afghanistan reconstruction pointed out what he called the absurdity of it he said we can probably attack them via drone on monday and will issue them a contract on tuesday in washington i'm going to check out our team. we spoke to retired u.s. air force lieutenant colonel karen could tell she says there's one key part of the deal the loya jirga council will never agree to i think that they won't approve it as written number one and i also don't think the parliament which also must approve the deal will approve it as written and of course remember from iraq that was the sticking point in iraq was jurisdiction over abuses in criminal acts conducted by american soldiers in the country itself so that's a huge problem it's a it's a sovereignty it's a clear sovereignty issue and it does galvanize people so i don't believe
is fighting despite these findings the pentagon has resisted permanently blocking the companies from getting more u.s. contracts because his lawyers say they cannot use the evidence against these companies because the evidence is classified especially specter general for afghanistan reconstruction pointed out what he called the absurdity of it he said we can probably attack them via drone on monday and will issue them a contract on tuesday in washington i'm going to check out our team. we spoke...
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the pentagon has released documents to us detailing goulet's service in the marine corps for six years. he was also with the army if three years where he flew blackhawk helicopters and was a military police officer and received several medals but he was convicted of being a peeping tom in oregon. he had other run ins with the law enforcement there. we will have continuing courage on the santa cruz officers killed. we are awaiting the 11:30 news conference by santa cruz police and we will bring it to you live as soon as it begins and you can always get updates on our facebook page at abc news. >> there was a hoax of a rape on campus, the 21-year-old woman staged the attack and told police originally she was walking on a campus trail last week is she was beaten and assaulted. campus police issued a sketch of the suspect based on her description. they are reporting the case to the district attorney who could file charges for filing a false police report. >> pope benedict left the vatican today in an emotional ceremony witnessed by tens of thousands in romes and millions an the world. the
the pentagon has released documents to us detailing goulet's service in the marine corps for six years. he was also with the army if three years where he flew blackhawk helicopters and was a military police officer and received several medals but he was convicted of being a peeping tom in oregon. he had other run ins with the law enforcement there. we will have continuing courage on the santa cruz officers killed. we are awaiting the 11:30 news conference by santa cruz police and we will bring...
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. >>> the pentagon made a big announcement as we headed into the weekend. it's putting the country's single largest weapons program on hold. all 51 of the pentagon's new f-35 fighter jets will be grounded following the discovery of a cracked turbine blade in one of the plane's engines. it's the second time in two weeks the government has had to pause the $396 billion weapons program. >>> trouble for another big program tonight. at this moment the most contaminated nuclear site in the country is leaking a mix of radioactive and toxic material into the soil. the waste is coming from old underground tanks in washington state's hanford nuclear reservation, a site that produced plutonium for the bombs dropped in world war ii. officials say the leak is not an immediate threat since it will likely take years for the chemicals to reach the groundwater. >>> when "nightly news" continues on this saturday, finding the next big breakthroughs in medicine. a new generation of scientists gets millions to make it happen. >>> the new power of the internet is driving a song
. >>> the pentagon made a big announcement as we headed into the weekend. it's putting the country's single largest weapons program on hold. all 51 of the pentagon's new f-35 fighter jets will be grounded following the discovery of a cracked turbine blade in one of the plane's engines. it's the second time in two weeks the government has had to pause the $396 billion weapons program. >>> trouble for another big program tonight. at this moment the most contaminated nuclear site...
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pentagon officials admit a review of military law is needed. >> there is something that seems odd about the power to reject findings that came out of a jury. >> congresswoman jackie spear is praise thing new legislation. she's been a big critic of the military's handling of sex assault cases. the killer was accused of rape twice in the military, but he was discharged from the military instead of prison. if military law had been different, the shooter might still have been in prison. >>> today, the dow closed in positive territory, marking the longest winning streak in 16 years. the dow finished up for the ninth straight day. take a look at the numbers. the dow up just five points but enough to set a record. the nasdaq and s&p also lineup. retail stocks jumped on a report of increase in consumer spending. >>> police are looking for two people accused of beating a woman and stealing her purse. these are pictures of the two suspects. they got off at the race street station. the female suspect, described as hispanic in her 20s, punched and kicked the woman until she fell to the ground. the
pentagon officials admit a review of military law is needed. >> there is something that seems odd about the power to reject findings that came out of a jury. >> congresswoman jackie spear is praise thing new legislation. she's been a big critic of the military's handling of sex assault cases. the killer was accused of rape twice in the military, but he was discharged from the military instead of prison. if military law had been different, the shooter might still have been in prison....
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top story and jennifer griffin is live at the pentagon, does it looks like this sequester is going to happen? >> it was never supposed to. congress only has 16 days to act to stop these huge cuts from going into effect. joint chiefs and deputy defense secretary were on capitol hill outlining the danger. >> secretary panetta and i have been using the word devastating for 16 months now. i testified last august to the consequences of sequestration if it was to occur. now, the wolf is at the door. >> i begin my career in a hollow army, i do not want to end my career in a hollow army. >> this would be the steepest, biggest reduction in total obligated go authority for the defense department in history at a time that is more dangerous than it's ever been. >> the navy had to cancel the deployment to the u.s.s. truman. army chief warned they would have to curtail training 80% of the ground forces. 3,000 small businesses will lose army contracts and could face bankruptcy they warned if sequester is not stopped. >> shep: on another subject, the president tonight at the state of the union expect
top story and jennifer griffin is live at the pentagon, does it looks like this sequester is going to happen? >> it was never supposed to. congress only has 16 days to act to stop these huge cuts from going into effect. joint chiefs and deputy defense secretary were on capitol hill outlining the danger. >> secretary panetta and i have been using the word devastating for 16 months now. i testified last august to the consequences of sequestration if it was to occur. now, the wolf is...
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aid to israel each of the base pentagon budget the american will dismiss it out to nashville that's it so it should be a base and it got budget so the effect that of course is to transfer same effect as transferring money from the pentagon budget into the aid to israel so their goal here is to exams. cross the board cuts but of course they don't want to announce that on the marquee because americans are going to be told that oh no we have to cut you know a head start early childhood education because of the sequester but. israel is going to be protected a lot of that's going to make a lot of people fear it. right so it's clear how israel would benefit from list but the u.s. rubber stamping this status how do they benefit from it well this is not about the benefit of the us has nothing to do with the benefit of us this is about what you can get away with it if you're a lobbyist in washington and people in the american people aren't paying attention this is about you know if you impact members of congress you're in a closed room. they're going to agree to one thing if the american people
aid to israel each of the base pentagon budget the american will dismiss it out to nashville that's it so it should be a base and it got budget so the effect that of course is to transfer same effect as transferring money from the pentagon budget into the aid to israel so their goal here is to exams. cross the board cuts but of course they don't want to announce that on the marquee because americans are going to be told that oh no we have to cut you know a head start early childhood education...
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he says the pentagon refuses to admit this thing is a failure. the pentagon says it's too early to assess the overall impact. >>> a law that would require gun owners to get liability insurance is gaining traction in several states. yesterday, connecticut governor dan malloy asked his sandy hook advisory council look into whether owners of firearms should be required to carry additional insurance. some believe this law would hamper second amendment rights, others believe it would prevent tragedies like sandy hook shootings. there are holes in the legislative language that could make it hard to decide exactly how much people should be charged and whether or not it would have that impact. >>> a major development tonight that could halt the effort to bring peace to syria. that country's key opposition group has said that it's boycotting an important meeting in rome with the u.s. and other world powers. the goal to find a way to end the crisis in syria. a senior u.s. officials tells cnn the group had not notified the united states of its decision. for
he says the pentagon refuses to admit this thing is a failure. the pentagon says it's too early to assess the overall impact. >>> a law that would require gun owners to get liability insurance is gaining traction in several states. yesterday, connecticut governor dan malloy asked his sandy hook advisory council look into whether owners of firearms should be required to carry additional insurance. some believe this law would hamper second amendment rights, others believe it would...
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insider attacks have been a major problem for the pentagon. earlier today our new defense secretary chuck hagel wrapped up his first trip to afghanistan since he took the position and he said hamid karzai is dead wrong when he claims that the u.s. troops have helped stage two suicide attacks in to scare afghans to get u.s. troops to stay. this just flies in the face of reality. things are really deteriorating? >> it really does. defense secretary hagel's first trip as defense secretary to the war zone really marred by both of violence you mentioned. there were two other suicide bombings this past weekend. one of them killed eight children beyond this morning's attack you mentioned that killed two u.s. soldiers. the bottom line you have the violence on top of that these comments by president karzai, down right bizarre and drew a angry response from jay carney. >> america with the taliban are not their enemy and they are not fighting the taliban. in the name of the taliban they are abusing our people. the taliban are in daily talks with the amer
insider attacks have been a major problem for the pentagon. earlier today our new defense secretary chuck hagel wrapped up his first trip to afghanistan since he took the position and he said hamid karzai is dead wrong when he claims that the u.s. troops have helped stage two suicide attacks in to scare afghans to get u.s. troops to stay. this just flies in the face of reality. things are really deteriorating? >> it really does. defense secretary hagel's first trip as defense secretary to...
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one example, the pentagon wants to cut an enormous program. it doesn't need it. this does not allow them to cut it. but the pentagon says we don't need cuts over here where you are cutting. could we just fix this? the answer is no. mike, that's dumb. why is everybody on capitol hill so dumb? reporter: actually, the republican plan would have given president obama a democratic president, more flexibility, but then there's also the question if, if you give up the power of the purse to the white house, then congress loses a lot of power, so there's a lot of dynamics at work here. you are correct, there are lot of ways you can do this a lot more surgically, and that's something hey have been talking about but have not taken action so far. >> shepard: the other side talks about more revenue, more revenue. really what that is it a closing of loopholes, and you put the public, there are loopholes out there, for instance, that make it such that many corporations based in the town within blocks of the spot where i'm sitting at this moment, pay less in taxes last year than
one example, the pentagon wants to cut an enormous program. it doesn't need it. this does not allow them to cut it. but the pentagon says we don't need cuts over here where you are cutting. could we just fix this? the answer is no. mike, that's dumb. why is everybody on capitol hill so dumb? reporter: actually, the republican plan would have given president obama a democratic president, more flexibility, but then there's also the question if, if you give up the power of the purse to the white...
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winds down operations there, our pentagon correspondent jim miklaszewski report reports on last year's christmas tradition. >> amid the mountains of eastern afghanistan, santa claus is already going to town. it's the uso's annual christmas convoy. u.s. troops on the battlefield. it's led by santa herself, regina wages, the uso director at forward operating base. >> i love these guys, they need a little piece of home, and i love providing it for them. >> volunteers pitch in on behalf of their fellow soldiers. >> they're creating a smile. >> they're the only santa's helpers. all gifts are donated like flat screen tv's and the latest xbox. even the bikes are a symbol by committee. we don't have any parts left over, do you? >> i don't think we do. >> the gifts are tossed on to helicopters for delivery. this time the base -- the soldiers are preparing for the mission. only days before christmas. the uso invasion provides a welcome break from the war. >> the usa convoy delivers the holiday packages to some of the most isolated and dangerous faces in afghanistan. where the only outside contac
winds down operations there, our pentagon correspondent jim miklaszewski report reports on last year's christmas tradition. >> amid the mountains of eastern afghanistan, santa claus is already going to town. it's the uso's annual christmas convoy. u.s. troops on the battlefield. it's led by santa herself, regina wages, the uso director at forward operating base. >> i love these guys, they need a little piece of home, and i love providing it for them. >> volunteers pitch in on...
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very worried over there at the pentagon, aren't they? >> reporter: are, wolf, and you're already starting to see some of the effects of the possible sequestration, the u.s. navy, cancelling the deployment of some other ships, cancelling some maintenance and pushing back some of the civilian contracts that they had signed. they say this is really just the tip of the iceberg, and down the road you could see a reduction in personnel. you could see training dramatically cut back in a lot of areas. >> chris, if these cuts do go into effect, they will be immediately felt or will be felt in the month his to come? >> reporter: this is going to be the toughest year, because critics will say look, once you get into year three, four and five, then the military will be able to dig in, cancel maybe some of the big contracts so that they can spread out the hurt a little more. the issue here is that pay and benefits take up about a third of the budget. you can't touch that with sequestration. also off limits are the wounded warrior program. they're not
very worried over there at the pentagon, aren't they? >> reporter: are, wolf, and you're already starting to see some of the effects of the possible sequestration, the u.s. navy, cancelling the deployment of some other ships, cancelling some maintenance and pushing back some of the civilian contracts that they had signed. they say this is really just the tip of the iceberg, and down the road you could see a reduction in personnel. you could see training dramatically cut back in a lot of...
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john it looks give the audience some clues is a physics old male who's that informally pretty in the pentagon and he's friends of barry zero has also helped lay the groundwork for ending don't ask don't tell news so far not to mention he's actually said america's war on terror should come to an end and he even believes one of our country's top priority should be restructuring the u.s. immigration system. lots of good stuff here folks but wait there's more what's behind closed door number two here's a hint it's full of skeletons first starters he actually had that destiny to say that stanch pacifist m.l.k. would have supported us wars in iraq and afghanistan. next up he's also sadomasochist. oh wait what's that you say sorry that's dick cheney my mistake but we're not too far off guys this guy does get off on torture so you personally travel to quantico were chelsea manning was held and approved all the horrible treatment she incurred this guy also helped draft the drone king's drone policy. know the words indefinite detention an extra judicial killings definitely aren't part of this guy's ver
john it looks give the audience some clues is a physics old male who's that informally pretty in the pentagon and he's friends of barry zero has also helped lay the groundwork for ending don't ask don't tell news so far not to mention he's actually said america's war on terror should come to an end and he even believes one of our country's top priority should be restructuring the u.s. immigration system. lots of good stuff here folks but wait there's more what's behind closed door number two...
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that's nearly 8% of the pentagon budget. it will affect everything from deployment to veterans' funerals and small businesses that do defense work. ben tracy reports. >> reporter: what is everyone in here making today? >> people are making parts for the navy. >> reporter: the dante valve company makes safety and relief valves for the u.s. navy. >> carriers, destroyers, amphibious, things like that. >> reporter: so these are basically going to the department of defense. >> they are. >> reporter: now her third generation business is caught in the crossfire. they're talking about $43 billion in defense cuts. is there any way that that does not affect your business? >> it definitely will affect our business. it's just a matter of how. >> reporter: the looming cuts are going to hit the employees. >> we're sitting here ready to hire people, ready to give raises for people we have and we another doing either of those things because of the sequestration. we just don't know what's going to happen in the future. >> reporter: you have
that's nearly 8% of the pentagon budget. it will affect everything from deployment to veterans' funerals and small businesses that do defense work. ben tracy reports. >> reporter: what is everyone in here making today? >> people are making parts for the navy. >> reporter: the dante valve company makes safety and relief valves for the u.s. navy. >> carriers, destroyers, amphibious, things like that. >> reporter: so these are basically going to the department of...
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there's billions of dollars the pentagon wants to cut, but isn't allowed. like the upgraded m-1 abrams tank, $3 billion. and the upgraded global hawk spy drone, $2.5 billion. with just over 48 hours until these cuts go into effect, you might think there would be urgent meetings going on here at the white house or up con capitol hill, but you would be wrong. there are no meetings or even phone calls on the schedule right now between the president and republican leaders. david? >> and friday is coming quickly, jon. our thanks to you tonight. >>> we're going to turn to iran this evening, where tonight, the iranian team is at the negotiating table with not only the u.s., but several other nations. those critical nuclear talks we've been reporting on for the last week here. as you know, we're just back from iran, where we witnessed first hand the economic sanctions led by america. so many of the iranians at the markets, at the schools, telling us they can feel it. many telling us also they're hoping for a break in the impasse. >>> we're going to turn tonight an
there's billions of dollars the pentagon wants to cut, but isn't allowed. like the upgraded m-1 abrams tank, $3 billion. and the upgraded global hawk spy drone, $2.5 billion. with just over 48 hours until these cuts go into effect, you might think there would be urgent meetings going on here at the white house or up con capitol hill, but you would be wrong. there are no meetings or even phone calls on the schedule right now between the president and republican leaders. david? >> and...
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while the pentagon restricted itself to saying that the u.s. has no evidence that either side used chemical weapons, others in the obama administration went on offense. >> to say we have no reason to believe the allegations represent anything more than the regime's continued attempt to discredit the legitimate opposition and distract from its own atrocities committed against the syrian people. >> we would warn the regime making these charges, any kind of pretext or cover. for its use of chemical weapons. >> that wasn't the first such warning from the white house. >> red line for us is we start seeing chemical weapons moved around or utilized. >> late today, carl levin, democrat of michigan and chairman of the senate armed services committee told foreignpolicy.com josh rogan he wants to see the u.s. establish no fly zone over syria. others want to see u.s. troops on the ground in syria, possibly in conjunction with nato or other allied forces to secure the stockpiles of chemical weapons. bret? >> bret: james rosen live on the north lawn. thank y
while the pentagon restricted itself to saying that the u.s. has no evidence that either side used chemical weapons, others in the obama administration went on offense. >> to say we have no reason to believe the allegations represent anything more than the regime's continued attempt to discredit the legitimate opposition and distract from its own atrocities committed against the syrian people. >> we would warn the regime making these charges, any kind of pretext or cover. for its...
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portugal was closest in the pentagon of people using their phones while behind the wheel. >> million taxpayers are missing out on federal tax refunds and time is running out to claim the money. the i.r.s. is holding $917 million in unclaimed tax refunds from 2009. if you forgot do file a return you could be entitled to part of the money. half the refunds are worth over $500 but you have to file by april 15 or the money goes back to the treasury for good l -- there is no easy way to find out if you have money. many low onincome taxpayers and are not required to file a tax return. >> the nation's largest community college fights for its survival. the major deadline looming today for san francisco city college. >> live from the kgo-tv broadcast center this is abc7 news. >> hope there is an extra people in your step because it is friday. thanks for joining us. >> we will find out if the weather is contributing to the pep in your step. >> i hope so. there is no rain on live doppler 7 hd showing dry conditions. check out our visibility, nine miles at half moon bay and santa rosa and everyo
portugal was closest in the pentagon of people using their phones while behind the wheel. >> million taxpayers are missing out on federal tax refunds and time is running out to claim the money. the i.r.s. is holding $917 million in unclaimed tax refunds from 2009. if you forgot do file a return you could be entitled to part of the money. half the refunds are worth over $500 but you have to file by april 15 or the money goes back to the treasury for good l -- there is no easy way to find...
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did the bruising confirmation battle hurt him in the pentagon? an opponent to hagel. thanks for joining us today. >> glad to be with you, thank you. >> now that he's sworn in, what would you like to see as you monitor how he does at the pentagon? >> you know, let me say this, andrea, i view this as yesterday's story. we made a good case that this was a flawed candidate. he's my secretary and yours. i wish him well. as a matter of fact, the first thing i want to do under sequestration is give the secretary of defense and the president of the united states the flexibility under the overall cap to move money around and make the sequestration cuts as painless and less disruptive as possible. >> well, do you think that the confirmation battle weakened him and do you have any regrets about the way that confirmation battle was undertaken by his critics? >> i think we made an honorable case. i still believe his pronouncements and positions over time put him way outside the bipartisan foreign policy mainstream but the president was able to hold his democratic votes, even among
did the bruising confirmation battle hurt him in the pentagon? an opponent to hagel. thanks for joining us today. >> glad to be with you, thank you. >> now that he's sworn in, what would you like to see as you monitor how he does at the pentagon? >> you know, let me say this, andrea, i view this as yesterday's story. we made a good case that this was a flawed candidate. he's my secretary and yours. i wish him well. as a matter of fact, the first thing i want to do under...
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mainstream media much less is being said about the pentagon's decision to double down on its cyber war workforce expanding from nine hundred to more than forty five hundred employees experts say the move is indicative of washington's evolving military strategy every commander. is going to the next major war will include is cyber component it won't just be a traditional insurgency a body of their craft a center a ground troops the next floor all certainly will include a cyber component and the edge of cyber war france could become foes by the click of a mouse and some say in a very short time relations between the u.s. and china over a virtual espionage can resemble the long stalemate that took place at the soviet union during the cold war we're in a port i.r.t. new york. and on aunty dot com you can have your say and express your opinion on what's going on between the u.s. and china you know paul so let's now have a look at how you have been voting so far so that we go all right about more than actually sixty five percent more than half of you saying that this is part of the p.r. campa
mainstream media much less is being said about the pentagon's decision to double down on its cyber war workforce expanding from nine hundred to more than forty five hundred employees experts say the move is indicative of washington's evolving military strategy every commander. is going to the next major war will include is cyber component it won't just be a traditional insurgency a body of their craft a center a ground troops the next floor all certainly will include a cyber component and the...